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Data Scientists Reveal 5 Surprising Construction Insights to Manage Risk 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The magic of data doesn’t lie in one number or individual stat; it’s about what you can do with a larger set of information. To understand how data insights can inform success outcomes for the construction industry, Scott refers to a framework of Data – Information – Knowledge – Wisdom.

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What Is Estimate | Types of Estimate |Requirement Data for Estimation |Advantage of Estimate | Disadvantage of Estimate | Types of Cost Estimation

CivilJungle

Drawings (Plans, Sections, etc.). Drawings : Planning , sectional elevations, and accurate scale drawings are needed, completely dimensioned. Typically the plan, elevation and sectional elevations are drawn to a scale of 1cm = 1m and accurate drawings are planned for scales of 1cm = 10cm to 1cm = 29cm. Specifications.

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16 Things Every Contractor Should Know When Bidding a Job Order Contract

Job Order Contracting

Typically, what kind of information is given to the general contractor to put together a price and approximately how often does each occur? For example, are drawings given to the general contractor 50% of the time? Information varies by Owner. Learn more… 1. Specifications should be provided for all work order requests.

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(Still) Waiting for the Home Building Technology Revolution

Pro Builder

But despite access to an online scheduling portal from a big-name software company, most of the actual scheduling and updates were done by the field superintendent by phone. A couple of years ago, a client asked me to create a list of the best software systems for handling everything from back-office tasks to scheduling.

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Job Order Contracting Glossary

Building Information Management

The document may be referenced in the job order contract and may/or may not be directly provided by the creator of the unit price book and/or job order contract software. The proposal may also contain approved drawings, work schedule, permits, or other documentation as the school district may require for a specific job order.

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Why You Need Integrated Construction Software

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Having integrated software is key to your success as a modern contractor. It’s the only way to ensure that staff have quick access to the data they need in order to make informed decisions. Without software that connects your back office, project team and field staff, it’s too easy to miss project deadlines.

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Construction Cost Estimating Blog: Guidelines for estimating a Door

Construction Cost Estimating

While estimating a door identify each opening in line with the items in the schedule and other relevant data on the architectural drawings. In the specifications all the information regarding installation must be assessed carefully. These types of door are sliding glass doors, overhead garage doors, and bulkhead doors.